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Poisonwood Bible

A Novel

By Barbara Kingsolver

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| Mass Market Paperback | 9780060512828

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In 1959, Nathan Price, a fierce, evangelical Baptist, takes his four young daughters, his wife, and his mission to the Belgian Congo -- a place, he is sure, where he can save needy souls. But the seeds they plant bloom in tragic ways within this complex culture. Set against one of the most dramatContinue

In 1959, Nathan Price, a fierce, evangelical Baptist, takes his four young daughters, his wife, and his mission to the Belgian Congo -- a place, he is sure, where he can save needy souls. But the seeds they plant bloom in tragic ways within this complex culture. Set against one of the most dramatic political events of the twentieth century -- the Congo's fight for independence from Belgium and its devastating consequences -- here is New York Times-bestselling author Barbara Kingslover's beautiful, heartbreaking, and unforgettable epic that chronicles the disintegration of family and a nation.

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  • The Poisonwood Bible

    This is a brilliant novel. It is intense, powerful and complex and deeply affecting. It is also very disturbing. I found watching the characters painful progress, waiting for the inevitable and hoping that they would somehow survive did not make for ... (read full critics)

    bookgroup published on Mon, 13 Sep 2010

  • The Poisonwood Bible By Barbara Kingsolver

    Barbara Kingsolver was a little girl of seven when she and her family left their Kentucky home to spend two years in the Congo. When she returned, the world looked totally different to her. "I understood the way we lived in my little corner of Kentuc ... (read full critics)

    bookpage published on Sun, 12 Sep 2010

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  • 2 people find this helpful

    Received this as a gift, the tag 'recommended by Oprah' first made me want to put it on the shelf and forget it. Congo, missionary life, not really subjects I would seek out by myself. But this book truly fascinated me, and I learned a lot. Was especially taken in by little Ada.

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    Sengaia said on Apr 27, 2009 about the Paperback edition | Add your feedback

  • 1 person find this helpful

    What I like about Barbara Kingsolver's books is her writing and storytelling. Her descriptive narrative flows and she delves into her characters and their settings. Not only do you learn the family history but also the history of the country where the book is set . I found the subject quite diffi ... (continue)

    What I like about Barbara Kingsolver's books is her writing and storytelling. Her descriptive narrative flows and she delves into her characters and their settings. Not only do you learn the family history but also the history of the country where the book is set . I found the subject quite difficult as I find stories concerning devout religion where it ends in family hardship quite distressing to read. Nathan Price for all his devout, Baptist evangelism does not live his life as a true Christian. He is extremely hard on his family, believes his word is the word of God and does not listen. Therefore he leads his family into difficulties, danger and poverty without a thought. Orleanna, the mother has a tough time learning the ways of the Congolese, bringing up her daughters, trying to keep them from danger while her husband goes out preaching and comes home expecting to be waited on hand and foot.
    We are given to understand that Nathan has changed on his return from the war and perhaps it is the fact he has seen and lived through terrible things that makes him so devout.

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    Booketta said on Apr 10, 2011 about the Paperback edition | Add your feedback

  • 1960. A white family of 6 moves from the state of Georgia USA to Congo for the greatness of God.

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    jelabino said on Jul 31, 2011 about the Paperback edition | Add your feedback

  • Wow

    One of the most profound novels I have ever read. I could not put it down. Beautifully written. I read this book 6-7 years ago and have yet to find a book nearly as good.

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    Nicole said on Dec 9, 2008 about the Paperback edition | Add your feedback

  • One of my all time favorites- amazing story of family, religion etc. what a writer!

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    Gail Paris said on Oct 27, 2008 | Add your feedback

  • Very good book, though I lost interest in the last 1/3rd or so. The first chunk of it was very interesting.

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    Deanna Kyre said on Sep 18, 2008 about the Paperback edition | Add your feedback

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